ADLEISIO STREAON Y GYMUNED AR LWYFAN
ECHOING COMMUNITY STORIES ON STAGE
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Our Ethos & Community Impact
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We believe theatre is a shared right, not an exclusive luxury. By centering the lived experiences of multi-lingual, migrant, Global Majority, and economically vulnerable populations across Wales, we ensure that those who have been historically silenced have the space to belong, speak, and be heard.
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Through targeted workshops and community-led projects, we use creative play to combat isolation, elevate self-regard, and build vital life skills. By inviting neighbors to write, devise, and perform their own stories, we democratize creativity and prove that everyone is an artist.
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We believe theatre is an opportunity to practice the skill of empathy, acting as an invite to imagine the world from the prospective of someone outside of yourself.
We produce and tour high-quality professional performances that mirror the real triumphs and challenges of local communities. This work challenges stereotypes, drives innovation in the Welsh arts ecosystem, and creates fair-wage employment for local creatives.
Improv Stars
Our tailored classes inspire creativity, confidence, and collaboration for all levels. Young people unleash their imagination through play and storytelling, diving deeper into scene work, characters, and teamwork. Adults enjoy a vibrant space to learn, connect, and grow through the art of improv.
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For our youngest stars, it’s all about building confidence through uninhibited creative play. Through high-energy games, storytelling exercises, and character exploration, children learn to trust their instincts, practice active listening, and share the spotlight with their peers in a warm, supportive environment.
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As teamwork becomes central, we dive into the core rules of improvisation—like the famous "Yes, and..." principle. Pre-teens will practice spontaneous world-building, developing distinct characters, and working collaboratively to solve creative problems on the spot, all while boosting their self-regard and public speaking skills. -
For our teenagers, improv becomes a powerful tool for self-expression and deeper artistic skill. This group focuses on long-form improvisation, advanced scene work, and truth-in-comedy. They will learn how to build complex narratives from scratch, master comedic timing, and use their own lived experiences to create authentic, compelling theatre.
Lets Connect
We are always looking to connect with new communities, venues, and artists across Wales.
Fill out the form to the right or email us directly at connect@theatradlais.com
Bring a workshop to your community group or organisation.
Collaborate as a Welsh creative practitioner.
Support or book one of our upcoming touring productions.